If Mary's dress is exact to the runway than it is not pretty. I don't get the top extra bit. I think if it was just a strapless dress, it would've worked better. Moreover she has worn much nicer dresses it would be a shame to start comparing to this red dress. I don't even want to go on about the hair do.

If Mary's dress is exact to the runway than it is not pretty. I don't get the top extra bit. I think if it was just a strapless dress, it would've worked better. Moreover she has worn much nicer dresses it would be a shame to start comparing to this red dress. I don't even want to go on about the hair do.

I agree. I would have preferred that with a ruffled bottom, if there were no ruffled bottom I could understand the sleeves.

It was interesting watching the royals during the church service. Most looked tired (too much partying the night before?) Prince Edward looked like he would go into a coma if the service lasted any longer. Princess Caroline looked very serious and sad--perhaps worrying about her children? Princess Mary was very serious, but not as sad. Felipe and Letizia showed that they had not stayed up late--bright eyed. Queen Margarethe was exhausted. Queen Beatrix was overcome with sadness and looked MUCH older during the wedding than she usually does; she looked like life had kicked her in the shins, and that might be an apt description considering Prince Friso's condition, and being a widow herself. The younger folks like Princess Alexandra, Tessy, Louis, and Felix looked healthier. I couldn't see Victoria and Daniel. Maxima was crying, as noted by others. It was heavy duty, a very serious wedding, perhaps longer and more serious than most of the royals were used to.
Maybe Prince Edward will think twice about taking on this type of duty again? He was actually sinking down into his uniform as if he could not stand another moment. I couldn't see his wife in the video shots I watched, but I notice she looked very nice and fresh the night before at the gala.

Wow. Such a great set of dresses and Parures from the ladies for such a memorable last grand wedding in a long time now.

The elie saab clan: I'm in love. Stephanie looks fantastic and the dress is classy but also young and cheery. Elie Saab is also the designer that creates the best outfits for maria Teresa. So I think she chose well. She never gets it wrong with him. And isnt it great how MT and stephanie chose to match? That is one sign of complicity. Marie Chantal looks also beautiful in her golden dress.

Funny how henri's sisters and sister in law are also matching in red. And what an elegant lady Diane de Guerre is! Talking about elegant, one cannot say less of princess sybilla. She looks superb at the gala but also at the wedding. So refined.

Victoria looks like a dream in that dress. It's beautiful. Such an excellent choice.

I have mixed feelings about maxima. I think my main problem is the revealing neckline and the 'coat'. I wish it was simpler but at the same time I think it adds to her outfit. But she has worn better ones.

MM: I'm glad she chose something that is not pastel colored.

I think lalla salma looks so much better with her hair down but I understand it's not very appropriate for a night event.